The United States Social Security system follows a payment schedule that aligns with each beneficiary’s birthdate. However, not all retirees receive their payments simultaneously, as specific rules and group classifications determine the distribution dates. This has led to questions about why some retirees won’t receive their expected payment on certain dates, such as November 27. Below, we’ll explain the reasons behind these variations and what they mean for affected individuals.
Why Some Retirees Won’t Receive Their November 27 Payment
For November 27, only certain groups of retirees are scheduled to receive payments, while others will not. Retirees born between the 1st and 20th of any month are excluded from the November 27 disbursement due to how the Social Security Administration organizes payment schedules. This type of staggered distribution is a regular occurrence and ensures an orderly process based on the beneficiaries’ birth dates.
Groups Excluded from the November 27 Payment
The Social Security payment schedule categorizes beneficiaries into four distinct groups based on when they started receiving benefits and their birthdates. Only those in Group 4, with birthdates between the 21st and 31st of any month, are eligible for the November 27 payment. The excluded groups include:
- Group 1: Retirees who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
- Group 2: Retirees who started benefits after May 1997 and were born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- Group 3: Retirees who began benefits after May 1997 and were born between the 11th and 20th of any month.
Beneficiaries in these groups will not receive a payment on November 27. It’s important for individuals in Groups 1, 2, and 3 to plan their finances accordingly and anticipate the adjusted payment dates.
Payment Adjustment for November 29
While retirees born between the 1st and 20th of any month won’t receive a payment on November 27, they are eligible for an alternative payment on November 29. This payment serves as an advance for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) December payment, since December 1 falls on a weekend.